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Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing / Construction

Optima Site Solutions is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Lewisham.

We are particularly interested in candidates with Quantity Surveying experience and a strong background in social housing.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing project costs, budgets and commercial performance.

* Preparing estimates, valuations, variations and cost reports.

* Working with SOR Codes (Schedule of Rates) to price works, assess costs and complete valuations.

* Monitoring project expenditure and identifying commercial and cost risks.

* Reviewing contractor applications, valuations and invoices.

* Working closely with contractors, clients and project teams.

* Supporting procurement and contract management.

* Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to the required standards.

* Maintaining accurate commercial, financial and project documentation.

* Identifying cost savings and supporting effective commercial management.

Requirements

* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role within social housing, maintenance, repairs or construction.

* Good working knowledge and practical experience of SOR Codes / Schedule of Rates is essential.

* Experience pricing and valuing responsive repairs, planned works, maintenance or refurbishment projects would be highly advantageous.

* Good understanding of construction processes, contracts and commercial management.

About Optima Site Solutions

For over 20 years, Optima Site Solutions has supplied skilled tradespeople and operatives to construction projects across the UK.

We place thousands of contractors on a wide range of projects, from infrastructure and commercial developments to high-end residential, restaurants and pubs.

We pride ourselves on putting our candidates first, which is why so many contractors continue to work with us year after year.

How to Apply

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